Got some of the new carpet in and got some more work done on the engine! Big thank you to OSO member 242LS for giving me a great deals on a Air Gap intake!!!!

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I haven't posted in a bit so here are some updates. If it stops raining this weekend I will get some pics of the inside of the boat, I got some re-rigging done last weekend. I got my CP order this week so I finished the new dash/switch panels and the rear seat base ready for install, and the engine is ready to go back in. I made the dash panels out of plexiglass and covered them in white 3M Di-Noc, and used BEP Marine switches on the switch panel. Those are really clean nice switches.

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We need more pic's.

I did get some more work done, I will try and get more pics uploaded after work today.

So here is where I'm at now. Didn't work on it as much as I wanted to the last few weeks due to either weather, work, or honey do list. I wanted to get some work done tonight and it started to rain as soon as I took the cover off to get these pictures. Got it mostly re-rigged, cabin interior back in, etc. I put some vinyl cord around the hatch blocks so I hope the edges of the hatch don't get beat up as bad again. I took a few days off of work next week so I can drop the engine in and get more done.

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I'm up river from you in Richmond.......man get that thing in the water !

Nice! So you boat on the James river? I will be getting more work done this weekend. My last CP order just arrived yesterday it took over two weeks this time.

Well its getting closer! Got the engine fired up and timing set today, great to hear that sound again! Alternator went out today while running but at least it did it in the driveway. Should have replaced it anyways its the original one. Still got a little rigging to do with the battery relocation, stereo and led lights. Then put the seats back in and a major cleaning. The whole boat is covered in pollen from the spring.

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Great work!!! I was reading and perusing through your thread and looking at all the great pictures...and THEN page 8...thinking to myself: "Where is the next page? Where's the rest of his build"

I guess it's --- to be continued....

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the project coming together. Keep with the updates. Good stuff.

Thanks Walter! New alternator arrived yesterday, hope to finish it this weekend and water test it on Sunday. Sun pad is at the upholstery shop. I called them yesterday and they said they are behind schedule since one of thier guys got injured, not a big deal since I don't really need it.

I saw the pictures of your new 288! That is a sweet boat!! I really miss LSC hope to move back soon but I got a feeling it's going to be a long time.